Studio
The evolution of the former UOOU studio – was established in 2024 to reflect the constant surprises and evolution within our creative context.
Just as u̯àu is the Italian pronunciation of wow, we felt this was the most fitting expression to introduce our studio. It mirrors the reaction we hope to evoke when someone steps into our studio for the first time: a surprising blend of cultures, project types, and clients, all contributing to a dynamic working environment.
Based in Como, Italy, our studio is a creative exchange hub where Japanese sweets meet wise Indian proverbs, Italian inventiveness is sharpened by Lithuanian precision, and every interaction adds to our collective creativity and growth. This various mix is embodied in uau’s work, where architecture and experience design merge to create environments that foster meaningful connections—between people and spaces, the stories behind them, and the experiences they inspire.
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Gianluca studied building engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin, and did a Master in Self-Sufficient Building at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. With a strong focus on eco-architecture and experiential design, both in physical and hybrid environments (VR, AR and, more recently in the Metaverse). He has worked for a variety of international design firms including: ecoLogicStudio and Freeman in London, Carlo Ratti Associati in Turin, MDLab in Munich. Gianluca is currently based in Como (Italy).
Gaia studied architecture at the Accademia di Mendrisio in Switzerland, USI. She specialises in residential project. Gaia has worked in many international firms such as Studio Fuksas in Paris, Eric Chavoix in Mauritius, Progetto CMR in Beijing and Klotz Asociados in Santiago de Chile. Gaia is currently based in Milan.
Sara studied foreign languages for Management and international cooperation at the University of Turin. She is a young, motivated communication specialist with a strong proneness to challenges, which led her to be part of a UN language project overseas.